Austria is a beautiful, forward-thinking, and wealthy nation landlocked along the Danube River in the heart of central Europe. In fact, it has risen to prominence most recently for a choice the country made. That choice, the Austrian government will use the public blockchain of Ethereum to issue $1.35 billion (around €1.15 billion) in government … Continue reading “Austria First Western Nation Issuing Ethereum Blockchain Bonds”
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North Korea Defeating U.S. Sanctions With BTC Cryptocurrencies
North Korea is famous for covert operations in their struggle to defy the West and acquire nuclear weapons. For years they have engaged in a literal David versus Goliath struggle against the United States and Europe. Now two experts reveal insider information showing how the North Koreans still manage to fund their dictatorial nation state. … Continue reading “North Korea Defeating U.S. Sanctions With BTC Cryptocurrencies”
Coinbase Joins Forces with Caspian for Cryptocurrency Adoption
Coinbase is no stranger to great accomplishments in the crypto-verse. For example, the San Francisco-based global player in cypto-exchanges just forged a new deal with Caspian. Caspian Represents Something Completely New In Digital Assets Exchanges What makes Caspian unique is that it is the world’s first full-stack, institutional level risk management and trading platform. It … Continue reading “Coinbase Joins Forces with Caspian for Cryptocurrency Adoption”
Largest Blockchain Conference in Europe Coming to Bulgaria
Eastern and Central Europe are places where Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain are really beginning to take off. In fact, among the crypto-verse rising national stars are Estonia, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Austria. Within, the CEE Block Sofia is the largest of the digital universe conferences happening in the region. It comes to Sofia, Bulgaria this fall. … Continue reading “Largest Blockchain Conference in Europe Coming to Bulgaria”
UK to Regulate the “Wild West” of BTC/Cryptocurrencies
The United Kingdom (UK) Treasury formed a committee some time ago to compile a report on the digital assets’ token sector. And in a recent report, they referred to cryptocurrencies as “the wild west.” What Is It About the Digital Assets’ Markets the British Regulators Do Not Like? The real question for this Treasury Committee … Continue reading “UK to Regulate the “Wild West” of BTC/Cryptocurrencies”
Kidnapped Businessman in Africa Freed for 50 Bitcoin Ransom
Kidnappings for ransom are nothing new in the world. What is relatively new is using BTC to pay the ransom. In Africa over the weekend, another story of freeing a wealthy businessman from kidnappers using Bitcoin captured the headlines. South African Businessman Learns The Power of BTC Personally Livaqat Parker is a Cape Town, South … Continue reading “Kidnapped Businessman in Africa Freed for 50 Bitcoin Ransom”
Malta-Based Binance Rolls Out a Third Stablecoin
Lately, Binance cannot grab enough headlines. The Malta-based largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world is now adding a third stablecoin to its exchange lineup. In fact, the company revealed that it is now accepting PAX Paxos Standard Token deposits. Binance is doing something unusual with this particular new cryptocurrency offering. It is accepting the deposits … Continue reading “Malta-Based Binance Rolls Out a Third Stablecoin”
Amazon Plotting to Launch Its Own Cryptocurrency?
For some time now, cryptocurrency analysts have speculated that Amazon would soon choose a digital asset. In fact, the idea what that they would adopt one or more for their powerful U.S. and international mass merchant websites. And while it would seem like the informed observers ignored the other distinct possibility, that’s changing. As a … Continue reading “Amazon Plotting to Launch Its Own Cryptocurrency?”
China Central Bank Attacks Financial Order-Disrupting ICO’s
China has never been a friend to the crypto-verse, but it really despises Initial Coin Offerings (ICO). The Middle Kingdom’s central bank recently released its latest public statement-salvo. It “reminded” Chinese investors that the risks of both cryptocurrencies and ICOs are potentially substantial. The Shanghai-based central bank stated in no uncertain terms what it thinks … Continue reading “China Central Bank Attacks Financial Order-Disrupting ICO’s”
RippleNet Conquers 40 Nations and American PNC Bank
RippleNet is a service on a mission to conquer the entire world. In fact, the XRP-powered network is imminent to plant its flag on all inhabited continents. Its reach now includes more than 40 different nations. Meanwhile back in United States, Ripple has gained the support and adoption of PNC and its eight million customers. … Continue reading “RippleNet Conquers 40 Nations and American PNC Bank”